Senior Application Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Solution and Enablement Development: Design and develop HW SW and SYS-level enablement and solutions based on NXP Automotive MCU including reference designs Evaluation Boards (EVBs) and comprehensive software reference implementations.

• NPI Support: Actively participate in the NPI process providing expert technical assurance.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Support front-line technical teams by resolving complex challenges encountered during customer support; coordinate and leverage internal cross-functional resources to ensure issue closure.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with key accounts (e.g. leading automotive OEMs) to execute POC projects and drive the planning and implementation of platform-level system solutions.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of R&D experience in automotive electronics industrial control or embedded system design.

• Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of microprocessor architectures and principles including multi-core system bus on-chip peripherals hardware accelerators/co-processors Cache and DMA supported by extensive hands-on experience.

• Software Proficiency: Skills in embedded software development within the automotive domain. Familiarity with RTOS AUTOSAR (CP) peripheral driver development and advanced debugging methodologies.

• Safety & Security: Solid grasp of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Automotive Cybersecurity concepts and their practical applications.

• System Knowledge: Practical experience or strong knowledge of Electronic Control Unit (ECU) lifecycles including SYS SW HW and quality management.

• Communication: Excellent cross-team and cross-regional collaboration skills with the ability to use English as a working language.

• Soft Skills: Self-motivated with a strong desire for professional growth; possesses a high degree of responsibility and a collaborative team spirit.

• Adaptability: Proven ability to handle multitasking under pressure work independently and travel both domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet including Ethernet Switches and Time-Sensitive Networking.

• Familiarity with advanced E/E Architectures and the latest trends in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV/SDA).

• Enthusiasm and experience in applying generative AI in solving complex engineering challenges.

• Prior R&D experience at major automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

• Hands-on experience in Motor Control development.

• Experience in EMC/EMI design testing or troubleshooting for automotive electronics.

• Broad awareness of automotive industry technical standards and emerging technology trends.

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